Allman Betts at the Strand
The Allman Betts Band took to the Strand Center, for their fourth ever show, in Plattsburgh last Saturday. The newly grouped is fronted by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band. The night was kicked off by Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root who showed […]
Syracuse Rocks for Recovery
The second annual Rock for Recovery fundraiser for Helio Health took place on March 29 at The Palace Theatre in Syracuse with Modafferi, Periodic Table of Elephants, Late Earth and The Lightkeepers performing. The event was one of three regional shows to raise awareness of mental health and substance abuse issues. Shows in Binghamton and […]
In Focus: Experience Hendrix through modern Guitar Virtuosos at the Palace
Experience Hendrix is a collection of famous guitarists covering some of Jimi Hendrix’s most well-known tunes. From classics like “Foxy Lady” and “Purple Haze” to Hendrix influenced versions of Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower” and Howling Wolf’s “Killing Floor”. Featuring Billy Cox (from Jimi Hendrix Experience / Band Of Gypsys), Joe Satriani, Dave Mustaine (from […]
Weezer a Crowd Pleaser at Syracuse Show
Weezer and Pixies’ co-headlining tour brought a seamless blend of 90s rock nostalgia to the St. Joseph’s Amphitheater in Syracuse, NY on July 15. Pixies ripped right into their set with their raw punk rock hits. Their set was much more rigid and simplified in comparison to Weezer’s. It was also so jam-packed that they […]
Slayer’s Farewell Tour Pays Syracuse a Curtain Call.
News of Slayer’s farewell tour hit many in the metal community hard, but in a year of farewell tours, it’s not surprising that this Huntington Park, CA band, created in 1981, would call it a day. Joining Slayer on this final trek across North America were fellow thrash metal veterans Anthrax and Testament, current thrash […]
Finding Paradise with Zac Brown Band in Syracuse
Thousands of fans “went down the rabbit hole” to Zac Brown Band’s sold out show in Syracuse, NY at the Lakeview Amphitheater Saturday, June 23. Zac Brown Band is one of those bands that have been around for a while because they have so much stamina live. As the show progressed, the realization of how […]
Celtic Woman Voices of Angels Tour Lifts Central New York To a New High
Voices of Angels was a fitting title for the Celtic Woman tour that recently stopped in Syracuse at the Oncenter on June 21. The three angelic vocalists on the tour were Susan McFadden, Mairéad Carlin, and Eabha McMahon, and together with the multi talented newcomer Tara McNeill on violin and harp, they melodically painted […]